Therapeutic Melodies: How Classical Turkish Music Soothes Stress and Eases Loneliness

NCT05859893 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: EgeTrial3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigated the impact of traditional classical Turkish music as a telehealth intervention on reducing stress and loneliness among elderly individuals.

Conditions

Stress; Loneliness; COVID-19 Pandemic; Elderly

Keywords

livestream; music; tele-medicine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• The Perceived Stress Scale (first evaluation with posttest)

  Scale was developed by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelstein (1983), and adapted to Turkish culture by Eskin et al. (2013) to determine the potential effects of sample stress and loneliness perception on sociodemographic and musical tendencies. According to the psychometric adaptation study, criterion validity was ensured, with an internal consistency value of .84 and a test-retest reliability of .87. The scale, which consists of 14 items, is interpreted based on the total score and two sub-dimensions (Inadequate self-efficacy perception-ISPE and stress-discomfort perception-SDP). A high total score indicates a high perception of stress, inadequate coping strategies, and ineffective stress management. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.82.

  Through intervention completion, an average of 1 months

• The UCLA Loneliness Scale III (first evaluation with posttest)

  Scale is a widely used tool for assessing loneliness, which was developed by Russell et al. (1978). The psychometric properties of the UCLA Loneliness Scale III (UCLA-III) in Turkish culture were first investigated by Demir (1989). In this study, the 3rd revision of the scale developed by Durak and Senol Durak (2010) for Turkish culture was used. The scale consists of 20 items and is rated on a four-point Likert scale (1: Never - 4: Always). The total score ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater loneliness. In similar sample groups, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.91, indicating high psychometric suitability (Kurt 2014). In the context of this study, the Chronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale is 0.93.

  Through intervention completion, an average of 1 months

• The Perceived Stress Scale (second evaluation with follow up)

  Scale was developed by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelstein (1983), and adapted to Turkish culture by Eskin et al. (2013) to determine the potential effects of sample stress and loneliness perception on sociodemographic and musical tendencies. According to the psychometric adaptation study, criterion validity was ensured, with an internal consistency value of .84 and a test-retest reliability of .87. The scale, which consists of 14 items, is interpreted based on the total score and two sub-dimensions (Inadequate self-efficacy perception-ISPE and stress-discomfort perception-SDP). A high total score indicates a high perception of stress, inadequate coping strategies, and ineffective stress management. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.82.

  Through intervention completion, an average of 3 months

• The UCLA Loneliness Scale III (second evaluation with follow up)

  Scale is a widely used tool for assessing loneliness, which was developed by Russell et al. (1978). The psychometric properties of the UCLA Loneliness Scale III (UCLA-III) in Turkish culture were first investigated by Demir (1989). In this study, the 3rd revision of the scale developed by Durak and Senol Durak (2010) for Turkish culture was used. The scale consists of 20 items and is rated on a four-point Likert scale (1: Never - 4: Always). The total score ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater loneliness. In similar sample groups, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.91, indicating high psychometric suitability (Kurt 2014). In the context of this study, the Chronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale is 0.93.

  Through intervention completion, an average of 3 months

Study Arms (2)

No Intervention: Control

NO INTERVENTION

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Interactive livestreamed classical Turkish music sessions with a professional music band. The sessions, which lasted approximately one and a half hours, twice a week, have been completed within one month.

Behavioral: Classical Turkish Music Sessions

Interventions

Classical Turkish Music Sessions BEHAVIORAL

The participants attended an interactive livestreamed music performance. In selecting the mode, tempo, and songs to be performed, recommendations were obtained from the Applied Music Therapies Association, and the pieces with copyrighted recordings presented by the Edirne State Turkish Music Ensemble, under the leadership of the General Directorate of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As part of the project, examples of traditional Turkish songs were presented to the elderly. The recommended genres and songs consist of vocal and instrumental works belonging to major and minor scales from the Classical Period, which spans from the 14th to the 20th century. In this respect an assembly of eight-musican consisting of five artists playing kanun, tanbur, ney, classical kemençe, and bendir, as well as two vocal soloists performed.

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Registered for and attending their first years of lectures
• Aged higher than 65 year
• Able to use an interactive social media application via a computer, mobile phone or other electronic devices
• Participate willingly and voluntarily in the research.

You may not qualify if:

• Have a physical or sensory impairment that would affect the ability to listen to music (e.g., history of temporal brain damage, limb loss, hearing loss, etc.),
• Have a psychiatric diagnosis that would affect decision-making and orientation assessment abilities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ege University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ege University Faculty of Nursing

Izmır, 35040, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Faculty member, lecturer, research associate

Model Details: The current 4-week randomized, single-blind factorial trial was conducted with a control group and one intervention group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2023
• First Posted: May 16, 2023
• Study Start: June 3, 2020
• Primary Completion: July 24, 2021
• Study Completion: September 15, 2021
• Last Updated: May 16, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, CSR
• Time Frame: Approx 1 year after RCT registration.

Locations

TU (1)